Council of the European Union and European Parliament 11 December 2013, Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC Text with EEA relevance

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Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 establishes Horizon 2020, the Union's framework programme for research and innovation for the period 2014–2020, aimed at strengthening the European scientific and technological base and delivering the Europe 2020 strategy. The Regulation defines a three-priority structure consisting of Excellent Science, Industrial Leadership, and Societal Challenges, supported by a financial envelope of EUR 77 028.3 million. Key provisions include rules for financial participation, the integration of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), and the promotion of cross-cutting objectives such as gender equality, SME participation, and open access to scientific results.AI